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5771130002017
Wairau River Pinot Noir Estate 2017
Wairau River Pinot Noir Estate 2017
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Varietal
Pinot Noir
Region
New Zealand
Alcohol
13.5%
Overview
Established in 1978, the Rose family estate vineyards are situated on the banks of the Wairau River (pronounced "why-raow"). Low crops and ripe fruit produce wine that has become renowned for exhibiting intense fruit characteristics and classical elegance. The palate is soft and generous with delicate primary fruit characters of wild berries shadowed by subtle toasty oak.
Aging
The wine was then transferred to French barriques for 10 months. After blending the wine was left to settle before bottling on the Wairau River Estate.
Fermentation
Harvested in the cool hours of the morning the grapes were cold soaked for 4 days in open fermenters and the juice was fermented through to dryness.
Winemaker
Sam Rose
Tasting Notes
Style
Classic, Delicate, Elegant, Spicy
Flavor
Blend-Spices, Cherry
Aroma
Lifted aromas of ripe cherries and spice lead this wine
Taste
Established in 1978, the Rose family estate vineyards are situated on the banks of the Wairau River (pronounced "why-raow"). Low crops and ripe fruit produce wine that has become renowned for exhibiting intense fruit characteristics and classical elegance. The palate is soft and generous with delicate primary fruit characters of wild berries shadowed by subtle toasty oak.